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Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k?

Hi, I am new to the forums and relatively new to higher end audio so am looking for advice on the best way to construct a system on my budget.

I am trying to assemble a turntable, speakers, amplifier and anything else that I may need for under $3,000. I do not mind a mix of new / used equipment as long as it is relatively easy to find.

What would you recommend?

Appreciate the help!
gehrm
unsound
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Perhaps?:
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1311300248&/Thiel-CS3.5-

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1310219446&/Threshold-S500-

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1311944356&/Conrad-Johnson-PV-7-tube-pream

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1309632224&/REGA-P2-Dealer-Dem-w/warranty-
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
Gehrm,

I think you should buy a nice pair of speakers first (I am not familiar with the ones you mentioned, Vandersteen might also be your cup of tea) and a Rega or similar turntable along with a cheaper amp, maybe Outlaw Audio with phono.

I would not recommend tubes at this time because the cost would likely rise above your price point to get the quality you would want.

my two cents...
bighead63
53 posts
 
Well I can say a nice system that I would recommend would be:

Vienna Mozart Grands (used seen a pair go for 1K used)
Rega Mira integrated amp (used go around 650 or so)
Rega Apollo CDP (around 500-600 used)
Rega TT or Music Hall found around 500
TEC phono pre for MC/MM online for about 100 bucks new.

Cables I would go with Signal or some used Audioquest or Cardas if budget allows. This would all be able to be had at 3K. I've heard this system before with the Rega DAC and it sounds very good. The the Vienna's are nice.

Good luck!
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